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TweedCAN makes it easy for locals to make a difference on climate change

TweedCAN members Sally Evans, Conal Hanna, Isabela Keski-Frantti and Gerard Bisshop Do you believe in climate action, but struggle to...
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Local NewsThe Echo - 0

Tyagarah Road, Myocum, closes Thursday

Essential Energy say contractors will carry out vegetation management around the electricity network in parts of Myocum on Thursday, 4 June.
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Local NewsCourtney Reid, Mullumbimby & District Neighbourhood Centre - 0

More than a pantry – helping feed our community

Neighbourhood Centre has been running a low-cost community pantry? And over the last few years it’s really expanded.
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Byron EchoIan Clements, Byron Bay - 0

Loss of amenity with new pool owners?

Byron Shire councillors recently decided – by a close margin – to hand over our two public swimming baths...
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Byron EchoPhoebe Havyatt, Byron Bay - 0

Sandhills Wetlands

I am fortunate to live near the new Sandhills Wetlands, and really appreciate going for walks in a protected...
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Local NewsThe Echo - 0

Teen charged over Mullum crash

A fifteen-year-old is to face court later this month accused of a crash in Mullumbimby that police say left another child hospitalised while the offender fled the scene.
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Local NewsThe Echo - 0

Conversations in the Pub starts with Janelle Saffin

Conversations in the Pub – Lismore’s new civic meet-up – kicks off on Friday 19 June with its inaugural special guest, the NSW Minister for Small Business, Minister for Recovery, Minister for the North Coast and Member for Lismore Janelle Saffin MP.
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Fundraiser launched to defend North Lismore Plateau

Articles & Columns Dot Moller - 0
It may seem difficult to keep up with the epic battle for Banyam Biagham, the North Lismore Plateau. Surely it's all sorted by now? So you might think, but the fight to protect Aboriginal heritage is often a long hard one.
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NSW Forestry challenged over failed forestry practices in precedent-setting case

Byron Echo Aslan Shand - 1
What makes bushfires worse, causes native species collapse and creates forest dieback?
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Labor moves to force councils to fluoridate water

Local News Chris Dobney - 16
On Tuesday, Labor introduced legislation in the NSW Parliament to create tough new fluoride laws it claims would ‘override the anti-fluoride movement’ and effectively force councils like Byron Shire to fluoridate their water.
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Iron Gates master plan goes on exhibition

Local News Chris Dobney - 3
The state government has given permission for a proposed development at Evans Heads’ controversial Iron Gates site to go on public exhibition, despite a previous development on the same site being overturned by the Land and Environment Court.
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Activist warns of legal action over Iron Gates

Local News The Echo - 2
He's done it once, and now vowed to do it again. Lismore activist Al Oshlack has put Richmond Valley Council on notice that he will launch legal action to stop a proposed residential development at the Iron Gates site in Evans Head.
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Rous Water threatens fluoride activist with legal action

Local News The Echo - 13
Rous Water has threatened anti-flouride critic Al Oshlack with legal sanctions if he continues to speak against the the fluoridation of the region’s water supply. The threat comes as Ballna shire councillor Jeff Johnson has announced he will lodge a notice of motion at next week’s council meeting calling for a community poll on fluoridation.
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Activists vow to blockade fluoride plants

Local News The Echo - 33
Anti-fluoride campaigners are vowing to blockade dosing plants when Rous Water staff begin adding fluoride to local water supplies.
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Iron Gates developer asked for more information

Local News The Echo - 0
Richmond Valley Council has asked for more information in relation to a development application for the controversial Iron Gates site at Evans Head.
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Activist takes aim at Evans Head development

Local News The Echo - 3
Approval of any development at the Iron Gates site at Evans Head would condone the clearing of native vegetation without permission, according to environmental campaigner Al Oshlack.
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Real estate backs Iron Gates with $1,000 offer

Local News The Echo - 1
In a move described as 'bravado', an Evans Head real estate agent has begun taking $1,000 down-payments on residential blocks in the proposed $11.5 million Iron Gates development.
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Local News

Ballina Council wrap

David Lowe - 0
With local government meeting practice across the state returning to confusion following the NSW Legislative Council's recent decision, Ballina Shire Council's last meeting included a lot of unanimous decisions and an argument about the remnants of the Big Scrub, in which Mayor Cadwallader used her casting vote to squash Cr Simon Chate's motion.
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Local News

Conversations in the Pub starts with Janelle Saffin

The Echo - 0
Conversations in the Pub – Lismore’s new civic meet-up – kicks off on Friday 19 June with its inaugural special guest, the NSW Minister for Small Business, Minister for Recovery, Minister for the North Coast and Member for Lismore Janelle Saffin MP.
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Local News

Bungawalbin Levee repair to improve flood resilience

The Echo - 0
A critical section of Bungawalbin Levee is proposed to be partially relocated to build its long-term resilience, benefitting the community, environment and agricultural industries in the Richmond Valley.
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National News

Aussie MPs celebrate World Bicycle Day

The Echo - 0
The leaders of the Parliamentary Friends of Cycling have joined in front of Parliament House in Canberra to celebrate the United Nations’ World Bicycle Day.
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